Blow Out the Candles -- November 21

2006 SP Legendary Cuts #63

HOFer Freddie Lindstrom was born on this date in 1905. The Chicago native was and still is the youngest, at 18, to play in a World Series (1924).

Stan "the Man" Musial turns 91 today. Stats Here.

1948 Bowman #36

“What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch. Where others wrote, they talked. Where others waited, they acted. That early bird that got the worm must have been a Redbird.”

"He could have hit .300 with a fountain pen." - Joe Garagiola

"I love to play this game of baseball - I love putting on this uniform." September 5, 1949

The great Sid Luckman was born in Brooklyn on this date in 1916. The last great Chicago Bears quarterback, he led the team to four NFL Championships in the 1940's. He was elected to the HOF in 1965.

October 24, 1938

Surrealist artist Rene Magritte was born in Lessines, Belgium on this date in 1898.

The following two works are at the Art Institute of Chicago.  I took the photos.

The Tune and Also the Words 1964

Time Transfixed 1938

A few others from the web:

Marlo Thomas, That Girl, turns 74 today.

Musician, Dr. John (Malcolm John Rebbenack, Jr.) is celebrating his 71st birthday today.

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Dr. J.,  Julius Irving is celebrating his 60th birthday today.

 1972-73 Topps #195

The Dr's accomplishments:

Career history

Virginia Squires (1971–1973)
New York Nets (1973–1976)
Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987)
Career highlights and awards

1× NBA Champion (1983)
1× NBA MVP (1981)
11× NBA All-Star (1977–1987)
5× All-NBA First Team Selection (1978, 1980–1983)
2× All-NBA Second Team Selection (1977, 1984)
2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983)
1× J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1983)
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
NBA 35th Anniversary Team
2× ABA Champion (1974, 1976)
3× ABA MVP (1974–1976)
5× ABA All-Star (1972–1976)
2× ABA Playoffs MVP (1974, 1976)
4× All-ABA First Team (1973–1976)
1× All-ABA Second Team (1972)
1× All-ABA Defensive First Team
1972 ABA All-Rookie First Team
Career NBA and ABA statistics
Points 30,026 (24.2 ppg)
Steals 2,272 (2.0 spg)
Rebounds 10,525 (8.5 rpg)

George "Sparky" Anderson was born in Bridgewater, South Dakota on this date in 1934.

 1983 Topps #666

1959

1969

Revving up the Big Red Machine

Detroit Red Wings Hall of Famer Sid Abel was born in Melville Saskatchewan on this date in 1918

1993-94 Parkhurst Tall Boys #65

Cup #2 1950

Cup # 3 1952 with Goalie Terry Sawchuck

Sid Abel along with Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay made up the famed "Production Line".

Illustrator Edward Gorey was born in Chicago on this date in 1925.

Some random Gorey works:

Actor, producer and director Sheldon Leonard was born in New York City on this date in 1907.

Nick the Bartender in It's a Wonderful Life. "Where do you get off calling me Nick?!"

Actor Robert Young was born in Chicago on this date in 1907.

Young played Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best from 1954-1960.

From 1969 to 1976 Young was Marcus Welby, MD

Radio and TV announcer Don Pardo is celebrating his 93rd birthday today.